Common on Writing ‘Glory’

January 15, 2015 8:40 PM

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The rapper known as Common talks about writing the Oscar-nominated song ‘Glory’ for ‘Selma’

The rapper and actor Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr., better known by his stage name Common, plays civil-rights leader James Bevel in the new film “Selma.” But it’s his musical skills that are bringing the film broader attention this awards season.

The lyrics presented in the article are pedestrian. Can you tell me more about "Commons" body of musical work. Hope that "Glory" isn't the sum total of it. Did he write those lyrics? Who wrote the music? (I presume there is music.)